Ultra-Luxury Investment: 2 Private Islands for Sale in Maranhão, Brazil (3,300 Hectares)
Exceptional Development Opportunity Next to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
This is a generational asset and one of the most exclusive real estate opportunities in South America. For sale are two interconnected private islands—Jurucutuoca Island and Ponta da Praia Island—encompassing a massive total area of 3,300 hectares (33 km²) of pristine tropical paradise. Located in Humberto de Campos, just a few kilometers from the gates of the world-famous Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, this property is uniquely positioned to capture the global explosion of interest in ultra-luxury eco-tourism and carbon-offset conservation.
Strategic Geographic Asset: 1,000 Hectares of Dry Buildable Land
Unlike most tropical islands that consist purely of unbuildable wetlands, this territory offers exceptional geographical advantages for master-planned developments:
- High Usability: Approximately 1,000 hectares of high, dry land completely suitable for heavy infrastructure, luxury villas, or resort facilities.
- Unrivaled Water Resources: Features a massive 800-meter-long natural freshwater lagoon teeming with premium native fish species (Camurim/Snook, Camurupim/Tarpon, Tainha).
- Diverse Ecosystems: A breathtaking combination of white-sand beaches, natural mangroves, interior lagoons, and dense Atlantic forest, serving as a sanctuary for diverse wildlife (shrimp, turtles, and rare birds).
Existing Infrastructure & Historic Airstrip Potential
While the island provides total privacy and a "remote paradise" feeling, it features crucial foundational infrastructure:
- Logistics & Access: Accessible smoothly by both sea (deep-water access) and land.
- Airstrip Area: Features a large, flat cleared zone formerly used as a private airstrip in the 1960s. This can be easily retrofitted and licensed for private jets or helicopters—a non-negotiable feature for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI).
- Basic Amenities: Equipped with a wooden pier, two operational artesian wells (pure drinking water), and two small brick houses powered via diesel generators.
Regulatory & Legal Security: 100% Clean Title
International buyers are often hesitant about coastal and island regulations in Brazil (Terrenos da Marinha). This asset stands out due to its pristine legal status:
- Propriedade Privada: Jurucutuoca Island is a fully registered private property with a clear, indisputable legal title (Escritura Definitiva).
- Safe Transfer: Zero overlapping indigenous or environmental claims, guaranteeing 100% legal security and smooth ownership transfer to foreign corporations or private investors.
Unrivaled ROI Paths: Luxury Hospitality or Carbon Credits
With an asking price of R$ 60,000,000 (approx. USD 10.5 Million / EUR 10.0 Million), the property offers immediate monetization angles:
- Ultra-Luxury Eco-Resort: The extreme proximity to Lençóis Maranhenses (a top global travel destination) makes it the ultimate spot for a branded resort (e.g., Six Senses, Aman, One&Only).
- Private Sanctuary & Land Banking: A pristine private retreat for a billionaire looking for maximum security, privacy, and long-term asset protection.
- ESG & Blue Carbon Investment: Perfect for institutional funds targeting environmental preservation, biodiversity banking, or massive international carbon credit generation.
To protect the exclusivity of this asset, detailed topographic maps, drone footage, and legal documentation are available exclusively to qualified buyers upon signing an NDA. Contact our international desk to schedule a private briefing.